Tumacacori

Tumacácori National Historical Park is celebrating the birth of Saint John the Baptist and the arrival of monsoon rains with the inaugural Día de San Juan Splash Fest on Saturday, June 24.

Tumacácori National Historical Park is celebrating its first Día de San Juan from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 24.

The day set aside to celebrate the birth of Saint John the Baptist, is also the day on which people all over Mexico welcome the summer season and celebrate the arrival of monsoon rains. The holiday is a great time to enjoy a fun-filled day in the sun with lots of games and opportunities to cool off by getting wet, according to a park press release.

At Tumacácori’s inaugural Día de San Juan Splash Fest, visitors can celebrate with water activities and raspados. Expect games like water cup races, a sponge toss, fill the bottle, and more. Water squirters and games will be provided.

- Inger Sandal


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